opove M3 Pro Max

The M3 Pro Max is easily one of our favorite massage guns for it’s great power and affordable price. Compared to the original M3 Pro model, it’s much more powerful and has some added features that make it worth the extra money.

The design and ergonomics on this model are very good and similar to a Hypervolt. It’s a fairly ubiquitous design, but it works well.

The opove M3 Pro Max massage gun provides plenty of thumping power given the massage head travel amplitude of 15mm. With 4 variable speeds, you can dial in the intensity as you see fit. At times, we found ourselves dialing back the speed because it was almost too much. That’s not a bad thing!

We found the battery life to be more than acceptable. The lithium ion battery seems to hold a long charge that we appreciate. Total charge time is rated at 2-3 hours.

What buyers say: “What I can tell you for sure is that it works great, it’s relatively quiet for how powerful it is and the fit and finish are top-notch.”

Our Wildcard Surprise: addsfit MAX

addsfit MAX

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We took a gamble testing out the addsfit MAX and so glad we did. We had never heard of it before, but it is rated 4.8/5 stars on Amazon. After a thorough trial, we’re impressed. The body is covered in a soft touch plastic and the grip is very comfortable for hands of all sizes.

With 9 appreciable speeds, you can adjust the percussion to your liking. We found the performance to be inline with the best massage guns out there while keeping noise to a minimum. You can easily hold a conversation with your gym mate without using a megaphone.

It’s worth noting that unlike other massage guns, the head attachments are made of an elastic, soft silicone. Frankly, it was a nice change from the rock hard alternatives, while still offering a deep massage.

Battery life is acceptable. After using it for several days off and on, it still has over half a charge left.

The addsfit MAX comes in a molded case with 5 attachments and a charger. When you register your product online, an unheard of 3 year warranty is included.

What buyers say: “This massage machine is magical. Multiple members in our household get a lot of tension headaches and we have a volleyball player in the house with very sore muscles all the time so we decided to try this massager at home to see if it could help solve these problems. WORTH IT!!! This thing is absolutely powerful and effective.”

 

Most Innovative Massage Gun: LifePro Fusion X

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We’re not trying to play favorites here, but LifePro makes some really fantastic massage guns.

The LifePro Fusion X heated massage gun is one of our favorites for its new and innovative features. It shares many of the same specs as other massage guns, but has a few distinguishing options we absolutely love!

Let’s talk about the ceramic heated attachment head shall we? At first, probably like you, we thought it was a total gimmick. Come on, how can a attachment actually provide enough heat to offer any sort of therapeutic relief? We were completely wrong! With 10 minutes of preheat time, it gets super toasty and feels really good as you float the massage gun across your muscles.

The build quality of the Fusion X is top-notch. It’s very solid and doesn’t feel like a cheap toy. All the attachments and the battery stay firmly seated in the body.

Thanks to the 5 speed brushless motor, the Fusion X is very quiet and won’t disrupt the entire house. We found the motor did provide sufficient power for most users. However, the massage head only has an amplitude of 10mm which might not be deep enough for some.

An attractive molded case is included with 5 attachment heads and a charger.

LifePro offers a Lifetime Warranty on all their equipment. That covers any mechanical or electrical failures. By far the best warranty in the industry.

What buyers say: ” I’ve had several other massagers of different types and this one is by far the best. It is powerful, very well put together, and is simply a quality product that does what you expect it to do.”

Premium Massage Gun: Theragun Elite

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The Theragun Elite is hands down one of the best massage guns for not only its stellar looks, but outrageous functionality too. We consider it the Apple of massage guns. It’s well designed. It’s aesthetically beautiful. Like an iPhone, you’ll do well to protect it, because it’s not exactly cheap to replace, but in our opinion 100% worth it.

Unlike its last generation predecessor the G3, the all-new Elite is leaps and bounds better in almost every way. Topping that list is the noise level. The Elite is about 75% quieter thanks to the new QX65 brushless motor. Second, the beautifully designed triangular shaped body design is now smaller and lighter than the G3. Very impressive!

The Theragun Elite has a built in battery with an estimated run time of 120 minutes. Performance wise, the Elite has 5 speeds available with up to 40lbs of stall force pressure. Although plenty powerful, you’ll need to upgrade to the Elite’s older sibling, the PRO for more power and increased battery life thanks to 2 removable batteries. Alternatively, if you’re in love with the Theragun Elite, but hate the price, they do offer the Prime and mini models too.

The Theragun Elite comes in an attractive molded case with 5 attachments and a power cord. Available in white or black!

See our in-depth review of the Theragun Elite here.

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With over 2000 positive 5 Star reviews on Amazon, the opove M3 Pro is set to dethrone Hypervolt. With what looks to be a complete knock off of the Hypervolt, the M3 Pro is hard to distinguish from its counterpart. Same shape, size, and design? Check. Removable battery? Check. Same set of attachments? Check. Same warranty? Check. Carrying case? YES (unlike the Hypervolt)!

There’s truly not a whole lot that differentiates the Hypervolt vs. the M3 Pro unless you nit pick. With the two side-by-side, the Hypervolt does appear to be more refined. The finish is smoother. The seams are less pronounced. The battery indicator is uniform around the base. That’s being ultra picky. In our opinion, the M3 Pro is one refresh cycle away from meeting the Hypervolt’s quality. That says a lot for a device that’s $150 less.

So is there any reason left to buy the Hypervolt? The only significant difference we noticed when testing the two was in the percussion. Each share 3 speed settings. We noticed that the highest speed on the M3 Pro was about the middle speed on the Hypervolt. The Hypervolt percussed just a bit faster when set on high. Is it enough to degrade your muscle busting sessions? Probably not.

Should you buy it? The best analogy we can come up with is that it is the difference between buying a Toyota and a Lexus. Essentially the same reliable cars with one having a more premium fit and finish.

What buyers say: “I cannot express the amount of relief I’ve gotten from this product. It is powerful enough to get into the deep tissues where my pain lives and release the tension therein. I suffer from some chronic pain due to a few ailments, and this has worked better than any prescription.”

Most Popular Massage Gun: Hyperice Hypervolt

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A massage gun comparison is never complete without the Hypervolt. Next to the Theragun, the Hypervolt is one of the hottest massage guns on the market today. We’ve personally been using a Hypervolt on an almost daily basis for a year now without issue. It’s reliable, holds a consistently long charge, and its 3 speed motor provides more than enough percussion. In practice, the Hypervolt is quiet, mostly. On the highest setting it does tend to run up the decibel meter. Not so much that it becomes uncomfortable, but enough to be an annoyance with ongoing use.

As mentioned, battery life is good and lasts about the 3 hours advertised. The battery is removable, making it easy to swap out a replacement. That’s a huge plus over the competition.

In general, the Hypervolt is a well made, proven percussion massage gun. In the box you’ll find 4 attachments and the charger only. We wish for the money spent it included a hard case, but that’s sold separately.

What buyers say: “I’ve yet to run into a muscle knot this will not eventually break. I went from full lock to jelly within about 20 minutes of usage. The unit is drastically more powerful that other consumer products.”

VI Vigorous Innovations

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The VI Jigsaw is one of the most powerful massage guns around and comes in at a really great price.

The one and only reason the VI Jigsaw massage gun is so far down the list is for one reason: It is LOUD. Like working in a steel factory loud. However, if pummeling your tight, sore muscles into submission is your goal, this is the massage gun for you. The VI Jigsaw is best described as being industrial. From the look to the feel, this massage gun is sturdy. The diminutive size caught us off guard at first. We fully expected it to be bigger, but as it goes, size doesn’t matter.

The VI Jigsaw has 6 speeds ranging from 400 to 2400RPM. Trust us, it gets the job done. We also liked the fact that it comes with not one, but two fast charging batteries. Similar to the Pulse FX and the DEEP4s, the massage head rotates 90 degrees for better maneuverability.

In the box, you’ll find a carrying case, two batteries, a charging base, and 3 different massage tips. Comes with a 1 year warranty.

What buyers say: “This thing is amazing. I researched all of the percussion massage guns currently on the market, and this is going to be your best value. The more expensive devices get the same job done, but may only be quieter.”